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APCO News 2014

December 2014: LIFT 400 - expanding the LIFT PPC range

Following market expectations we are now announcing a smaller version of this revolutionary reflex wing - LIFT 400
The LIFT 400 expands the range to accommodate for pilots with lighter trikes or pilots of heavy powerful trikes looking for even more speed and performance.

The unique design and reflex concept cast a solid base for the safety and pilot friendly behaviour of the wing. The majority of PPC pilots will fly the LIFT with no hesitation, feeling at home after just a few instructor assisted take-offs.

From now on Universal harness delivered as standard prepared to accept customized padded and/or airmeshed backplate.
Additional Velcro strip sewn into the back of the harness designed to accept various backplates.
Different optional standard design backplates available. They couple with the harness by simple strip of Velcro. The backplate can be easily peeled off or stuck on again. If dirty, can wash separately. If you are tired of it, can be replaced, or switched to match your wing. The backplate is not only attractive, but also cushions your back for extra comfort. You will definitely notice the difference in comfort.
Extremely light - only 170 - 190 gr.

Marcus King flies the Vista III, the Latest EN B from Apco Aviation (Cross Country No 156) :

"As I cross over a small ridgeline the wing surges forward then jumps up and we are off. Wow this is a screamer; I bury the brake and hold on tightly to the core. The scenery spins and falls away. With stable air all around the edges are hard and I have to be careful not to miss the turn but my wing is sitting above my head without too much pitching. The clouds and airspace are arriving quickly..."

Free Air Com III can be coupled with different visors supplied by APCO and prepared for a number of visor assembly options.
It is also prepared to accept most communication systems. Assembling the headset is a simple straightforward procedure.

We are proud to announce that VISTA III "L" and "XS" are now ready too and joining the "S" and "M" sizes.
VISTA III has proved to be a fun, safe and among the best performing Wings in it's class. All sizes available now covering weight range from 55 kg to 130 kg.

The HIKE harness is our latest ultra-light, reversible harness/backpack. Designed for flying and hiking.
The airbag is a separate unit to be ordered separately and can be attached to every HIKE harness.
It is a simple, light and inexpensive masterpiece - will be appreciated by every pilot/hiker.

Our comparison flights prove that the VISTA III is a true 3 liner at the top of its class, offering the optimal package for intermediate pilots - it is among the best performing wings in its Class. Simple and easy to fly, combined with extremely high passive safety, solid stability and probably the best handling around.

The HIKE harness is our new ultra-light, reversible harness/backpack. Designed for maximum comfort while either flying or hiking.
Great for long mountain treks and challenging XC flights. Also ideal for speed flying and ridge soaring.
Only 1.3 kg. making it one of the lightest harnesses in this category.

Today, we are making an effort to streamline our harness range and we aim to take care of unification of features and different functions of the harness range. This newsletter introduces the new features on our paramotor harnesses and the logic behind the unification of the range.

The former 25mm. bridle webbing is gradually being replaced by new 20mm. soft touch webbing, similar to that used in climbing industry - the latest in safety webbing technology. It is light and strong, compact in volume, with excellent shock absorption qualities.

The new bridle now implemented on most of our harness and Mayday ranges.

We are proud to present the all new SPARK II - a natural evolution of and successor to our popular and very successful Spark harness. It now allows us to offer the latest, most sophisticated sports harness on the APCO range (positioned above recently revamped Edge II).